Deck 11: Cardiovascular Systempart 1

Question 1

Located between the left upper and lower chambers of the heart:

A) Mitral valve
B) Tricuspid valve
C) Aortic valve
D) Pulmonary valve
E) Superior vena cava

Answer 1

Mitral valve

Question 2

Sac-like membrane surrounding the heart:

A) Endocardium
B) Bundle of His
C) Interatrial septum
D) Ventricle
E) Pericardium

Answer 2

Pericardium

Question 3

Cyanosis:

A) Bluish coloration of the skin
B) Yellow coloration of the skin
C) Associated with a hemangioma
D) A form of atherosclerosis
E) Associated with increased oxygen in the blood

Answer 3

Bluish coloration of the skin

Question 4

Cardiac arrhythmia:

A) Calcium channel blocker
B) Beta-blocker
C) Fibrillation
D) Hypoxia
E) Atheroma

Question 5

Blood vessels branching from the aorta to carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle:

A) Capillaries
B) Venae cavae
C) Coronary arteries
D) Carotid arteries
E) Renal arteries

Question 6

A blood vessel that carries oxygen-poor blood from heart to lungs:

A) Pulmonary vein
B) Pulmonary artery
C) Aorta
D) Superior vena cava
E) Inferior vena cava

Question 7

A local widening of an artery:

A) Thrombosis
B) Infarction
C) Arterial anastomosis
D) Aortic stenosis
E) Aneurysm

Question 8

Digoxin is:

A) A drug used to strengthen the heartbeat
B) A calcium blocker
C) Used to dissolve emboli
D) Used to treat varicose veins
E) A strong antibiotic

Question 9

Sensitive tissue in the right atrium wall that begins the heartbeat:

A) Tricuspid valve
B) Atrioventricular node
C) Bundle of His
D) Epicardium
E) Sinoatrial node

Question 10

Petechiae:

A) Small, pinpoint hemorrhages
B) Vegetations
C) Dilation of large vessels
D) Defects or holes in heart septa
E) Hemorrhoids

Question 11

Angina is:

A) Chest pain relieved with nitroglycerin
B) An extra heart sound
C) An abnormal heart rhythm
D) Caused by rheumatic fever
E) Associated with Raynaud phenomenon

Question 12

Patent means:

A) Deoxygenated
B) Oxygenated
C) Open
D) Closed
E) Half-closed

Question 13

The cause of essential hypertension is:

A) Some secondary factor
B) Pyelonephritis
C) Glomerulonephritis
D) Adrenal cortex adenoma
E) Idiopathic

Question 14

Four separate congenital heart defects:

A) Coarctation of the aorta
B) Patent ductus arteriosus
C) Raynaud disease
D) Tetralogy of Fallot
E) Peripheral vascular disease

Question 15

Disease of heart muscle:

A) Cardiomegaly
B) Endocarditis
C) Arteriolitis
D) Cardiomyopathy
E) Aortic stenosis

Question 16

Phlebitis:

A) Narrowing of a valve with inflammation
B) Inflammation of a capillary
C) Blockage of a heart valve
D) Inflammation of a vein
E) Narrowing of an artery

Question 17

Ischemia:

A) Can lead to myocardial infarction
B) Holding back of blood from an area
C) Can be caused by thrombotic occlusion of a blood vessel
D) May be a result of coronary artery disease
E) All of the above

Question 18

Contraction phase of the heartbeat:

A) Septum
B) Diastole
C) Tachycardia
D) Systole
E) Pacemaker

Question 19

Blood clot forms in a large lower limb vessel:

A) Aortic stenosis
B) Mitral valve prolapse
C) Deep vein thrombosis
D) Hypercholesterolemia
E) Acute coronary syndrome

Question 20

Instrument to measure blood pressure:

A) Sphygmomanometer
B) Electrocardiogram
C) Stress test
D) Stethoscope
E) Cardiac catheterization

Question 21

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Rapid but regular contractions of the heart (usually the atria)

A)coarctation of the aorta
B)congestive heart failure
C)coronary artery disease
D)endocarditis
E)heart block
F)fibrillation
G)flutter
H)patent ductus arteriosus
I)septal defects
J)tetralogy of Fallot

Question 22

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Disease originating in the arteries surrounding the heart

A)coarctation of the aorta
B)congestive heart failure
C)coronary artery disease
D)endocarditis
E)heart block
F)fibrillation
G)flutter
H)patent ductus arteriosus
I)septal defects
J)tetralogy of Fallot

Question 23

Creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LD), and aspartate transferase (AST) (formerly SGOT) are examples of:

A) Lipids
B) Lipoproteins
C) Serum enzymes
D) Fatty acids
E) Nitrate-like drugs

Question 24

Widening of a vessel:

A) vasodialation
B) vassodialation
C) vasodilation

Question 25

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Very rapid, random, inefficient and irregular contractions of the heart

A)coarctation of the aorta
B)congestive heart failure
C)coronary artery disease
D)endocarditis
E)heart block
F)fibrillation
G)flutter
H)patent ductus arteriosus
I)septal defects
J)tetralogy of Fallot

Question 26

Contraction phase of the heartbeat:

A) systole
B) sistolle
C) sistole

Question 27

Swollen blood vessels in the rectal region:

A) hemmorhoids
B) hemmorrhoids
C) hemorrhoids

Question 28

Pain:

A) angina
B) anjena
C) anjina

Question 29

Relaxation phase of the heartbeat:

A) diastole
B) diostole
C) dieastole

Question 30

Traveling clot that suddenly blocks a blood vessel:

A) embulus
B) embulos
C) embolus

Question 31

Holter monitoring is:

A) An electroencephalographic (EEG) test
B) A stress test
C) Part of a chest computed tomography (CT) scan
D) An electrocardiogram (ECG) taken during daily activity
E) Part of a cardiac catheterization procedure

Question 32

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Narrowing of the aorta (congenital anomaly)

A)coarctation of the aorta
B)congestive heart failure
C)coronary artery disease
D)endocarditis
E)heart block
F)fibrillation
G)flutter
H)patent ductus arteriosus
I)septal defects
J)tetralogy of Fallot

Question 33

Echocardiography (ECHO) is BEST described by which of the following statements?

A) Dye is injected into the blood and x-rays are taken of the heart.
B) Catheter is positioned in a vein and guided into the heart.
C) A stress test of cardiac function is performed.
D) High-frequency sound waves are transmitted into the chest.
E) Electricity is measured as it flows through the heart.

Question 34

Incision of a vein:

A) Phebotomy
B) Phlebitis
C) Phlebotomy
D) Vasoconstriction
E) Ventriculotomy

Question 35

Pertaining to the heart:

A) coronery
B) coronary
C) corenary

Question 36

Removal of plaque from inner lining of an artery:

A) Endarterectomy
B) Arteriography
C) Aneurysmectomy
D) Ventriculotomy
E) Valvuloplasty

Question 37

Abnormal rapid heart rhythm:

A) fibrilation
B) filbrilation
C) fibrillation

Question 38

Incision of a vein:

A) phlebotomy
B) phebotomy
C) phliebotomy

Question 39

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Passageway between the aorta and the pulmonary artery remains open after birth

A)coarctation of the aorta
B)congestive heart failure
C)coronary artery disease
D)endocarditis
E)heart block
F)fibrillation
G)flutter
H)patent ductus arteriosus
I)septal defects
J)tetralogy of Fallot

Question 40

Bluish coloration of the skin:

A) cianosis
B) cyanosis
C) cyianosis

Question 41

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Blood clot forms in a large vein (of the usually lower limb)

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 42

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Local widening of an arterial wall

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 43

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Improper closure of the bicuspid valve

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 44

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Abnormally swollen or twisted veins; usually occurring in the legs

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 45

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

A)coarctation of the aorta
B)congestive heart failure
C)coronary artery disease
D)endocarditis
E)heart block
F)fibrillation
G)flutter
H)patent ductus arteriosus
I)septal defects
J)tetralogy of Fallot

Question 46

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Small holes in the wall between the atria or the wall between the ventricles

A)coarctation of the aorta
B)congestive heart failure
C)coronary artery disease
D)endocarditis
E)heart block
F)fibrillation
G)flutter
H)patent ductus arteriosus
I)septal defects
J)tetralogy of Fallot

Question 47

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Congenital malformation involving four distinct heart defects

A)coarctation of the aorta
B)congestive heart failure
C)coronary artery disease
D)endocarditis
E)heart block
F)fibrillation
G)flutter
H)patent ductus arteriosus
I)septal defects
J)tetralogy of Fallot

Question 48

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Heart is unable to pump the required amount of blood

A)coarctation of the aorta
B)congestive heart failure
C)coronary artery disease
D)endocarditis
E)heart block
F)fibrillation
G)flutter
H)patent ductus arteriosus
I)septal defects
J)tetralogy of Fallot

Question 49

Give the accented syllable in the following terms (for example: anemia = ne, diagnosis = no, endocrine = en).
Diastole: __________

Question 50

Give the accented syllable in the following terms (for example: anemia = ne, diagnosis = no, endocrine = en).
Pericarditis: __________

Question 51

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Failure of proper conduction of impulses from the sinoatrial (SA) node through the rest of the heart

A)coarctation of the aorta
B)congestive heart failure
C)coronary artery disease
D)endocarditis
E)heart block
F)fibrillation
G)flutter
H)patent ductus arteriosus
I)septal defects
J)tetralogy of Fallot

Question 52

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
High blood pressure; essential and secondary are types

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 53

Give the accented syllable in the following terms (for example: anemia = ne, diagnosis = no, endocrine = en).
Coronary: __________

Question 54

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Blockage of blood vessels carrying blood to the legs, arms, and kidneys and other organs

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 55

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 56

Give the accented syllable in the following terms (for example: anemia = ne, diagnosis = no, endocrine = en).
Sphygmomanometer: __________

Question 57

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Heart disease caused by rheumatic fever

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 58

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Extra heart sound heard between normal beats

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 59

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
Recurrent episodes of pallor and cyanosis, primarily in fingers and toes

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 60

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.
High blood pressure that affects the heart

A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question 61

Give the accented syllable in the following terms (for example: anemia = ne, diagnosis = no, endocrine = en).
Coarctation: __________

Question 62

Give meanings for the following terms.
Heart block: __________

Question 63

Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning.
A. vien
B. vein
A or B: _____ meaning: __________

Question 64

Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning.
A. aortia
B. aorta
A or B: _____ meaning: __________

Question 65

Give meanings for the following terms.
Raynaud disease: __________

Question 66

Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning.
A. capillary
B. capilliary
A or B: _____ meaning: __________

Question 67

Give meanings for the following terms.
Cyanosis: __________

Question 68

Give the accented syllable in the following terms (for example: anemia = ne, diagnosis = no, endocrine = en).
Anastomosis: __________

Question 69

Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning.
A. arterioles
B. arteroiles
A or B: _____ meaning: __________

Question 70

Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning.
A. pulmunary
B. pulmonary
A or B: _____ meaning: __________

Question 71

Give meanings for the following terms.
Vasoconstriction: __________

Question 72

Give meanings for the following terms.
Atheroma: __________

Question 73

Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning.
A. arterosclerosis
B. arteriosclerosis
A or B: _____ meaning: __________

Question 74

Give the accented syllable in the following terms (for example: anemia = ne, diagnosis = no, endocrine = en).
Phlebotomy: __________

Question 75

Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning.
A. tricuspid valve
B. trikuspid valve
A or B: _____ meaning: __________

Question 76

Give the accented syllable in the following terms (for example: anemia = ne, diagnosis = no, endocrine = en).
Capillary: __________

Question 77

Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning.
A. carbon dyoxide
B. carbon dioxide
A or B: _____ meaning: __________

Question 78

Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning.
A. ventricle
B. ventracle
A or B: _____ meaning: __________

Question 79

Give meanings for the following terms.
Ischemia: __________

Question 80

Select the term that is spelled correctly and give its meaning.
A. myocardium
B. myocardiam
A or B: _____ meaning: __________